Psychiatric Care Specialist RN

Job Title

This position is a split role between the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program and the adult Partial Hospitalization Program.

Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Completing nursing intake assessments for patients entering the IOP or PHP
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with all patients and families
• Providing nursing care, assessment, support, and education to patients/families
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through general knowledge of patients' therapy plans and reinforcement of desired behaviors
• Participating in delivery of educational services to patients and their families
• Performing discharge functions
• Collaborating with the psychiatric multidisciplinary team and attending regular treatment team meetings
• Providing pertinent clinical data to outside agencies as needed to assure compliance with their requirements
• Assist with Utilization Review tasks as needed

Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

(25%)* Completion of nursing IOP/PHP assessment for all incoming patients involving biopsychosocial data collection from patient, caregiver/family, and collateral contacts as needed. Completes medication reconciliation. Maintains patient medical records and records information legibly, accurately, using the approved format, timely, and following all procedures. Communicates assessment needs to treatment team.

(25%)* Assists in screening IOP/PHP program applicants for applicability in program, including phone calls and coordination of care needs. Addresses questions about program to family members and other interested parties.

(25%)* Participates improving the patients' physical/mental health and maintaining patient safety. Responds appropriately to patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills. Coordinates medical issues for patients with the Primary Care team. Reviews medications with every patient and family as needed. Coordinates physician orders. Provides ongoing case management and assists in discharge planning. Ensures all discharge forms are completed and distributed to the appropriate parties. Assists patient with completing paperwork as needed. Assists with Utilization Review tasks for coverage needs.

(25%)* Participates in treatment team meetings/huddles to review IOP patient progress. Conducts educational sessions for patients. Provides support to the treatment team. Participates in training activities as needed.

Certifications and Licensures

BLS - Basic Life Support Within in 1 month of hire or transfer date.

TEAM ADVANCED Techniques for Effective Aggression Management Required within 6 months or hire or transfer.

RN - Registered Nurse Required

BSN preferred - At least one year psychiatric nursing experience

Required Education

Associate's degree is required BSN preferred.

Other Information

Educates casual staff regarding documentation and facilitates compliance. Collaborates with psychiatrist regarding discharge criteria or length of stay. Prepares patients for discharge from admission through their length of stay. Works with therapist and outside agencies for follow up care concerns. Assists program supervisor with Quality Assurance/Quality Monitoring. Attends Coordination of Care meetings. Prepares for and attends Team Meetings. Participates in marketing program as time permits.

Experience, Training and Skills:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS Must have been involved in the delivery of mental health services for at least 1 year within the previous 5 years. Experience with adolescents preferred.

Demonstrates effective and pleasant interpersonal relations.

Demonstrates ability to be flexible in changing work environment.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Ensures program meets insurance company criteria and required documentation for reimbursement.

Complies with MyMichigan Medical Center Midland policies and procedures.

Adheres to all policies and procedures related to employment, safety, program provision and operations. Is familiar with the Michigan Mental Health Code as it relates to: recipient rights, confidentiality, abuse and neglect, and Duty to Warn.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and other technology. Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies. Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.